Side by sideSuburb comparison

Balala vs Yarrowyck.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Yarrowyck edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yarrowyck (966) sits above Balala (932).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Yarrowyck edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 932).

Common questionsBalala vs Yarrowyck

Common questions

Does Balala or Yarrowyck have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarrowyck scores 966 vs 932 in Balala. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Balala
Metric
Yarrowyck

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$175/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
78.0%
20.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
122
Population
175
56
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
20
932
Avg ICSEA
966

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).